VA · Lynchburg · Updated October 15, 2026

Phlebotomist jobs in Lynchburg, VA

Pay for phlebotomists in the Lynchburg area centers on $18.06 per hour, or about $37,560 a year. The lower quarter earns under $17.76 and the upper quarter over $21.05. The CMS hospital directory lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg. That ranks 210th of 310 U.S. metro areas for phlebotomist pay, and 155th of 283 once local prices are factored in. Tell us your role and we email current openings near Lynchburg.

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Phlebotomist pay in Lynchburg, VA

The metro median is 18% below the Virginia statewide median of $21.98 per hour. Nationally the median is $20.99 per hour. BLS counts about 70 phlebotomists employed in the Lynchburg metro area, 0.7 per 1,000 jobs. Employment is less concentrated here than in the country as a whole (location quotient 0.79).

LevelPer hourPer yearCompared with U.S.
Lowest 10%$17.23$35,84018% below U.S. median
Lower quartile$17.76$36,94015% below U.S. median
Median$18.06$37,56014% below U.S. median
Upper quartile$21.05$43,780in line with U.S. median
Top 10%$22.35$46,4906% above U.S. median

How Lynchburg ranks

  • 210th of 310 U.S. metro areas by median hourly pay
  • 155th of 283 after adjusting for local prices
  • 7th of 7 Virginia metro areas

Source: U.S. Bureau of Labor Statistics, Occupational Employment and Wage Statistics, May 2024, Phlebotomists (SOC 31-9097), all industries. This is what employers report paying, not an offer for a specific role.

What your pay buys in Lynchburg

  • Overall prices in Lynchburg run 11% below the U.S. average (index 89.4, U.S. = 100).
  • Housing is the biggest driver: 36% below the U.S. average (index 63.9).
  • Adjusted for local prices, a $18.06 median hour buys what $20.21 buys at the national price level, 4% below the national median.

Source: U.S. Bureau of Economic Analysis, Regional Price Parities by metropolitan area, 2024. Prices are for the metro area, not for a single neighborhood.

Estimate your Lynchburg paycheck

Estimated weekly gross$650
  • Per year: $32,508
  • Per month: $2,709

Gross pay before taxes and benefits, from BLS pay levels for the Lynchburg metro area. For take-home pay use the take-home pay calculator.

Travel assignment per diem in Lynchburg

ItemFederal rate
Lodging per night$114
Meals and incidentals per day$68
Per week (7 nights, 7 days)$1,274
13-week assignment$16,562

Travel phlebotomist assignments commonly pay housing and meals stipends. The GSA per diem is the federal benchmark for what those stipends can be tax-free. Whether a stipend is tax-free for you depends on keeping a valid tax home, so confirm with your recruiter and a tax professional. Compare with your offer in the travel pay calculator.

Source: U.S. General Services Administration per diem rates, fiscal year 2026 (average across months).

Hospitals in Lynchburg

CMS lists 1 hospital in Lynchburg, 0 of the 1 rated ones with 4 or 5 stars. Hospitals are a major employer of phlebotomists.

HospitalTypeOwnershipCMS ratingEmergency
Centra Health - Lynchburg Gen Hospital
Lynchburg, VA
Acute careNonprofit3 of 5Yes

Source: CMS Hospital General Information, public data. A directory of hospitals, not a list of our clients.

Phlebotomist pay in nearby cities

CityDistanceMedian payPopulation
Roanoke, VA43 mi$18.77/hr97,912
Harrisonburg, VA74 mi$21.98/hr51,164
Burlington, NC93 mi$20.40/hr61,365
Richmond, VA95 mi$22.34/hr233,655
Greensboro, NC97 mi$19.53/hr307,381
Durham, NC100 mi$21.86/hr301,870

Phlebotomist jobs in Virginia · Phlebotomist jobs nationwide

License and tax basics in Virginia

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date.

Virginia taxes wage income. Use your own rates in the take-home pay calculator.

Virginia state guide

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Common questions

How much do phlebotomists make in Lynchburg, VA?

Phlebotomists in the Lynchburg metro area have a median pay of $18.06 per hour, about $37,560 a year. The middle half earn between $17.76 and $21.05 per hour (BLS, May 2024).

Is Lynchburg a good place for phlebotomists once cost of living is counted?

Lynchburg ranks 155th of 283 metro areas for phlebotomist pay after adjusting for local prices, and 210th of 310 before adjusting. Overall prices run 11% below the U.S. average.

Who is hiring phlebotomists in Lynchburg?

We list 1 open role with published pay from 1 employer in Lynchburg. Your free report adds named employers and pay near Lynchburg.

Do I need a Virginia license to work in Lynchburg as a phlebotomist?

Phlebotomy certification where the employer or state requires it. Credentials are issued state by state, so confirm what Virginia requires for your role with the Virginia licensing board and with your recruiter before you commit to a start date. Confirm with the board before you accept a role.

What is the per diem for a travel assignment in Lynchburg?

The federal per diem benchmark in Lynchburg is $114 a night for lodging and $68 a day for meals and incidentals, about $1,274 a week (GSA, fiscal year 2026). Your actual stipend depends on the assignment and your tax home.

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Your Phlebotomist pay reportLynchburg, VA · pay published by employers, collected October 15, 2026

1Pay for your role at other employers

  • One MedicalFairfax, VA · 2 postings$25.25/ hr$24–$26
  • Sentara HealthcareNorfolk, VA · 4 postings$24.66/ hr$20–$29
  • Quest DiagnosticsFairfax, VA · 39 postings$24.05/ hr$20–$28
  • Valley HealthWinchester, VA · 2 postings$22.27/ hr$19–$26

Median posted pay per hour, with the range each employer published.

2What they are offering now

Low$18Median$22.27High$26

86 Phlebotomist postings with published pay in Virginia, 69 of them posted in the last 30 days. Month-by-month history by employer comes with your full report.

3Open now: 86 Phlebotomist roles

  1. Phlebotomist III TerritoryPermanent
    $24.95–$26.75/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Norfolk, VA · posted today
  2. Phlebotomist III TerritoryPermanent
    $24.95–$26.75/ hour
    Quest Diagnostics · Fairfax, VA · posted today

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